'What you do speaks so loudly, I can't hear what you say.'
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tuesday 19 January 2010

One of my all time favourite techniques is resist – I love playing with the effects you can get, though this one is pretty basic. Just use Versamark ink to stamp the image, heat set, then add inks over the top, wiping off any excess with a piece of paper towel when you're finished – absolutely no need for any embossing powder. Overstamping in a couple of toning or contrasting colours just adds to the effect and I did actually emboss the overstamping and the words, to create some depth. I used the Nancy Curry idea of torn paper to separate colours on this one – another of my favourite repeat projects. I love the effect.

more resist

11 very kind comments from lovely people:

Lynne K said...

Basic maybe, but very effective. I love this technique too.

Anke said...

Wonderful card Cath.

Anke

Tinkertaylor said...

Stunning.... just love the colours

hazel said...

Beautiful card Cath, I love the colours. xxx Hazel.

froebelsternchen said...

wonderful card.. I love the colors !

hugs from Susi
Fun with ATC´s

Deborah said...

One of my favourite techniques too. This is gorgeous.

olive said...

love the colours.... whats the Nancy Curry 'torn paper' technique? sounds fun. Ciao

Sally H said...

Wonderful card, Cath. I love this technique too. Love the colours and the flower stamp x

Lesley Edmonds said...

This is so gorgeous. I really must try resist - I never have - just being a basic stamper with no skill whatsoever haha. I have this stamp too so will have a go.
Lesley x

cbee said...

Wow, that's a great card! I would be interested in the Nancy Curry idea of torn paper, too, I love the effect.
Hugs
Caro

cockney blonde said...

Beautiful Cath, x